CR 500 West over Bell Creek
FairDelaware County, Indiana · 00.75 N of CR 950 N · Structure no. 1800093
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 West over Bell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 500 West over Bell Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500 West over Bell Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 West over Bell Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 500 West over Bell Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 500 West over Bell Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 West over Bell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.